Deity
Ekadanta
एकदन्त
- verses
- 139
- book
- 1
- chapters
- 29
- A form of
- Ganesha
What the texts say
In the Mudgala Purana, the incarnation of Ekadanta is described as the upholder of Brahman for embodied beings, the slayer of Madasura, and is remembered as riding a mouse. Mudgala Purana 1.20.6 It tells that when the wicked Ganasura destroyed Dharma, the Lord manifested as the son of Kapila, known as Ekadanta. Mudgala Purana 2.55.46 Madasura, king of the Daityas, reflects on the meaning of the name Ekadanta and understands in his heart the Lord of Obstacles. Mudgala Purana 2.53.45 In a salutation, Madasura addresses Ekadanta as one who takes the form of Maya and the illusionist, and Ganesha as always of the nature of Brahman. Mudgala Purana 2.54.9 In a later hymn of mental worship, Ekadanta is addressed as Lord of obstacles and offered praise joined with the essence of the Vedas, Smritis and Puranas. Mudgala Purana 5.38.71
Where to read
Every verse that names Ekadanta, book by book.
- 2.55.1
Kapitel 55: Der Abschluss der Taten von Madasura. Ehre sei Sri Ganesha. Gritsamada sprach: Als die Götter unter Führung von Vishnu sahen, dass Madasura gänzlich befriedet war, und die höchsten Yogis beginnend mit Bhrigu, nahten sie…
- 2.52.1
Kapitel 52: Die Gnade Ekadantas. Ehrerbietung vor Shri Ganesha. Gritsamada sprach: So vom Demütigen inständig gebeten, sprach Sanatkumara freudvolle Worte.
- 2.53.8
„Der Tod wird mir nicht von denen kommen, die im Universum wohnen. Wer ist dieser Ekadanta? Ich werde ihn voller Wut töten.“
- 2.55.1
Key chapters
The chapters where Ekadanta matters most.